This podcast episode explores the troubling narrative of the 1904 Olympic marathon, characterized by racial discrimination, poor planning, and dubious practices, particularly under the leadership of James E. Sullivan, who orchestrated the discriminatory "Anthropology Games" and implemented harmful hydration theories. The episode vividly recounts the struggles of diverse participants, the controversial methods used to aid the runners, and the legacy of a race marked by mishaps and hardships that ultimately shaped the future of Olympic marathons.
